Trump signs order paving way for TikTok deal to keep app operating in the U.S.

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.

• Sep 26, 2025

TikTok's fate in the U.S. could hinge on who controls its algorithm

TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.

• Sep 22, 2025

U.S. and China have "framework" of TikTok deal as Trump teases agreement

"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.

• Sep 15, 2025

Trump extends TikTok enforcement ban deadline another 90 days

The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.

• Jun 19, 2025

Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok

Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.

• Apr 3, 2025

What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?

A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.

• Jan 17, 2025

Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.

• Dec 27, 2024

Appeals court denies TikTok's bid to delay ban

TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.

• Dec 13, 2024

TikTok sues Biden administration to block new law that could lead to U.S. ban

The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.

• May 7, 2024

When would a TikTok ban go into effect?

The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.

• Mar 20, 2024

TikTok bill passes House, moving one step closer to possible ban

The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.

• Mar 13, 2024

TikTok users file lawsuit challenging Montana ban

Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.

• May 18, 2023

'American data stored on American soil': TikTok CEO grilled in front of Congress

As more and more questions are being raised about the popular app's safety, the CEO appeared in front of Congress.

• Mar 24, 2023

Congress grills TikTok CEO about safety and security

TikTok CEO Shou Chew was in front of Congress on Thursday to discuss data security and more. KDKA's Jessica Guay breaks down the details of the hearing.

• Mar 24, 2023